The City of York council is looking for residents’ ideas on ways to commemorate next year’s 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.
A successful Conservative motion at Full Council earlier this year called on the council to set up a group to co-ordinate plans to mark the event, emphasising community involvement and enabling as many people as possible to be involved in potential events.
Cllr. Chris Steward, chair of the group set up to co-ordinate the city’s commemorative events said: “WWI saw horrifying loss and suffering and, whilst being called ‘the war to end all wars’, of course proved to be far from that. Whilst all those who fought in the war have now died and those who lived through it are very few in number, it is still vital that we continue to remember those who gave their lives in WWI and those who have subsequently died in defence of our nation.
“We’re keen to find out whether people are already planning any commemorative events and, if they are, what the council and its partners may be able to do to support them.
“We also want to hear from residents on whether there are any particular events or ideas they would like us to develop. We want to help to put together a diverse programme for next autumn which will showcase the causes and consequences of the conflict as well as honouring the sacrifices made.”
Comments and ideas should be emailed to [email protected]